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Delivering on America’s Promise: Val Demings Rallies Florida Democrats

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By Sheila James Tampa, Fl—The contrast was striking. Florida Republicans and Democrats held conferences at the adjoining Marriot Hotel in Tampa. Led by First Lady Casey DeSantis, the conservative “Moms for Liberty” pressed issues that […]

Greater First Coast Chamber Celebrates National Black Business Month

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The Greater First Coast Chamber of Commerce, Innovation & Trade (First CCCIT) is celebrating National Black Business Month with a series of promotions and interviews with member legacy businesses such as Holley’s Bar B-Q, established in […]

FUNdraising Good Times: The future is here

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Life is changing faster than ever. Sometimes it feels as if the ways we have planned for the future just aren’t working. For many of us, we live in the moment, and engage in future […]

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August 4, 2022 Public Service Announcement To: Public Affairs Director WHO: Women of Color Cultural Foundation, Inc. (a 501c3 non-profit organization addressing issues of health, education, and economic equity for all nations. Woccf.org. (904)683-1857. womenofcolorcf@comcast.net […]

Edith Marie Foundation Annual Gala Highlights Breast Cancer Warriors

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This past weekend the Edith Marie Foundation celebrated their 6th annual fundraising inside Venue 841 facing the St. John’s River. The black tie event attire included catered cuisine, complimentary cocktails and live entertainment by the […]

Community Clean-Up Highlights Alpha’s Anniversary

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The Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrated the third anniversary of their chapter chartering by beautifying Clay County. Under the leadership of member James Wesley, the chapter has partnered with […]

Black Founders Demo Day Continues to Develop Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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The Jacksonville regional Black Founders Demo Day free event was recently held to a packed audience inside the WJCT Soundstage. The event was free to attend and included a DJ, summer hors d’oeuvres, and five black […]

Four Tips to Help Keep Children COVID-Free During the School Year

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By Dena Vang – Parents, caregivers, and educators have had vastly different experiences with COVID protocols over the course of the pandemic. With the 2022-2023 school year approaching and Omicron subvariants causing an increase in […]

Four-Time Olympic Champion Sanya Richards-Ross Participating in 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Olympic track and field champion and reality TV star Sanya Richards-Ross will be among the thousands of runners at the 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by […]

Senate Dems Pass Huge Climate, Health and Tax Bill

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – @StacyBrownMedia – Senate Democrats took a critical step toward reducing inflation and the cost of living by passing the Inflation Reduction Act. Proponents said the measure […]